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DisAllusioned Podcast

DisAllusioned Podcast

By: Ari Sherwood
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Disallusioned Podcast was created to spread awareness on themes of coercive control, cult dynamics, and recovery from high control environments. From shedding light on cults not heard of before to diving deep into relevant philosophical and psychological perspectives, DisAllusioned Podcast brings a variety of viewpoints, discussions, and survivor testimonies. Watch every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST.Ari Sherwood Social Sciences
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  • Elise's Journey from Assemblies of God: Institutional Corruption and Her Fight for Change
    Dec 14 2025

    Join Ari Sherwood on the DisAllusioned Podcast as she interviews Elise Delamare, a former minister and survivor of the Assemblies of God Church. Elise shares her compelling journey from feeling called to ministry at a young age, facing challenges within the church, such as negative perceptions of women in ministry, leading to her involvement in the Assemblies of God church. Elise discusses the intensive ministry boot camp, demanding hours, and tactics of coercive control utilized within the church. Discover her path to healing and advocacy as she exposes the hidden truths and seeks change within religious institutions. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience and the pursuit of truth.


    Thank you for watching DisAllusioned Podcast! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more discussions with survivors of coercive control.


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    If you have been a victim of affiliates of Assemblies of God church and would like to submit your story, please contact Elise at AGanonymousstories@gmail.com

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    #religiousabuse #religioustrauma #coercivecontrol #healing #resilience #womeninministry #religiouscult #survivorstories #podcast

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Cult Survivors and Storytelling: Pressures, Ethics, and Perfectionism
    Dec 7 2025

    In the season 3 premiere of DisAllusioned Podcast, host Ari Sherwood dives into the profound responsibility of sharing cult survivor stories. As podcasters and producers, it's crucial to prioritize the mental health and well-being of our guests, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for them to share their experiences. This episode explores the ethical considerations of interviewing survivors, emphasizing the importance of providing resources, respecting each individual's readiness to tell their story, and the importance for survivors to take care of their well being first. Join us as she discusses the delicate balance of advocacy, storytelling, and putting the survivor's needs first.



    #cultsurvivor #cults #podcast #coercivecontrol #cultrecovery #mentalhealth #survivorstories #survivor #ethics

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    18 mins
  • The Indoctrination of America: Facing the Normalization of Violence and Extremism
    Sep 13 2025

    In this pop-up episode of the DisAllusioned Podcast, host Ari Sherwood discusses the recent wave of violence in the United States, particularly focusing on school shootings and the radicalization of youth. She reflects on the emotional toll of these events, the normalization of violence in schools, and the role of educators in crisis situations. Ari further emphasizes the need to address extremism and the importance of maintaining humanity in the face of political division. She calls for a collective effort to protect children's rights and to rise above hate and division in society.


    IMPORTANT NOTE: As we have learned new information about current events, there is some misinformation in this episode of DisAllusioned Podcast that I’d like to address. At the time of recording, we were misinformed that Tyler Robinson was right leaning, and it has been revealed that he is allegedly left leaning. On DisAllusioned Podcast, I strive to provide accurate, factual, and consistent information through fact checking and providing sources, so my sincerest apologies for this mistake.


    While I do not want to spread misinformation, the undertones of this episode does not change with this new information, and so it will remain available for the time being.





    #cultsurvivor #radicalization #change #extremism



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    32 mins
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